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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.70, 138.86 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.70, 138.86 and 54.06 is: 80.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.70 : 138.86 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.70/138.86 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.70x = 138.86 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.70x = 7,506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,506.77/92.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.98

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